Behind the scenes, we have Katsushi Sakurabi, known for his work directing Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Arrow of the Orion, taking the director’s chair. The story structure will be in the capable hands of Hiroshi Onogi, who worked on the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Bringing the characters to life visually is Yukie Suzuki from TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-, who is in charge of character designs. And to set the mood, Ryo Takahashi, the composer behind WIND BREAKER, will be creating the music. The animation production is being handled by J.C.STAFF, a studio known for producing high-quality anime.
Let’s meet the main characters and the voice actors who will be portraying them:
Nina Tamaki as Light
Ikumi Hasegawa as Mei
The original story of Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon began as a novel series on the website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, written by Shisui Meikyou four years ago. Its popularity led to it being published by Hobby Japan, and now it’s also being adapted into a manga. For English readers, J-Novel Club is publishing the light novel series under the full title: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members.
Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon Plot
The story kicks off when Light gets betrayed and kicked out of his group, the Concord of the Tribes. His former allies quickly turn against him in a shocking act of treachery. Light barely escapes with his life, finding himself in the most dangerous dungeon in the entire realm – the Abyss! To survive the monstrous creatures lurking there, he relies on his unique magical skill: Unlimited Gacha. Initially, this skill only produced useless junk, but this time, it summons Mei – a stunningly beautiful and incredibly powerful Level 9999 fighter dressed as a maid!
Three years pass, and Light has transformed the backwater dungeon into his own kingdom. He has used his Unlimited Gacha to summon even more gorgeous and incredibly strong Level 9999 warriors, all of whom are completely loyal to him. Now, Light himself has become a formidable Level 9999 Overlord. His next goal? To ascend to the surface world and exact revenge, one by one, on those who betrayed him.
Fans of revenge stories, dungeon adventures, and overpowered protagonists are sure to find something to love in Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon. The combination of betrayal, a unique power system, and the promise of epic revenge creates a compelling narrative. The newly released teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the anime’s visual style and hints at the action and drama to come. The character designs revealed in the visual and cast images are eye-catching, promising a visually appealing anime adaptation.
The staff behind the anime boasts impressive credentials. Director Katsushi Sakurabi’s experience with action-fantasy anime like DanMachi: Arrow of the Orion suggests he’s well-suited to handle the dungeon crawling and combat elements of Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon. Hiroshi Onogi’s work on Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, a series praised for its strong narrative and character development, indicates that the anime adaptation will likely have a solid story foundation. Yukie Suzuki’s character designs, judging from her previous work and the released visuals, are expected to be both attractive and expressive, capturing the personalities of Light, Mei, and the other characters. Ryo Takahashi’s music, known for being impactful and fitting the tone of his anime projects, will undoubtedly enhance the emotional and action-packed scenes.
Casting Nina Tamaki and Ikumi Hasegawa as Light and Mei respectively seems like a perfect fit. While details about their voice acting styles in these roles are still emerging, both actresses have demonstrated their talent in previous anime roles. Nina Tamaki has voiced characters in various anime, showcasing her versatility, while Ikumi Hasegawa is known for bringing energy and personality to her roles. Their performances are anticipated to bring depth and life to the main characters of Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon.
The source material itself has garnered a significant following, starting from its web novel origins and expanding to light novels and manga. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Takashi Ohmae, is also available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment, allowing fans to experience the story in different formats. The premise of a betrayed protagonist rising from the depths of despair to become overwhelmingly powerful and seek revenge is a popular trope, but Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon adds its own unique twist with the Unlimited Gacha ability and the dungeon kingdom setting.
With the Fall 2025 premiere window announced, anticipation for Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon Anime is building. The combination of a compelling revenge plot, a talented production team at J.C.STAFF, and the promise of stunning visuals and engaging voice acting makes this anime one to watch out for. Anime fans should definitely keep an eye out for more updates and prepare to dive into the backwater dungeon when the anime arrives in Fall 2025. The journey of Light from betrayed adventurer to powerful Overlord seeking vengeance is sure to be a thrilling ride.